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December 13, 2021
12 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony, Leslie Sandberg, Louise Venden
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Abramson stepped aside (recused) for the first two public hearings (7:00 to 7:10 pm).
Every vote, in order
A. Historic District Commission (PMPM Representative): Thomas G.J. Trykowski and Brian Orter
Take no action: Historic District Commission (PMPM Representative): Thomas G.J. Trykowski and Brian Orter
Move that the Select Board vote take no action.
Yes: Abramson, Golden, SandbergAbstained: Anthony, Venden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote take no action. Motion: John Golden Seconded: David Abramson VOTED In favor: 3 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 2 (LV/RA).” (Motion: Golden, second: Abramson)
B. Historic District Commission (PBG Representative): John Dowd, Thomas Trykowski and Dana Masterpolo
Reappoint John Dowd as the Provincetown business Guild representative on the Historic district Commission effective January 1, 2021, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to reappoint John Dowd as the Provincetown business Guild representative on the Historic district Commission effective January 1, 2021, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024.
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, SandbergAbstained: Venden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to reappoint John Dowd as the Provincetown business Guild representative on the Historic district Commission effective January 1, 2021, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Leslie Sandberg VOTED In favor: 4 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 1(lv).” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
A. Continued from November 1, 2021 Traffic Hearing - Request by Mark Gallant to pave the portion of Point
Deny the request by Mark Gallant to pave the remnant portion of Point Street, but instead to direct the Town Manager and Public Works Department to continue to do routine maintenance on Point...
Move that the Select Board vote to deny the request by Mark Gallant to pave the remnant portion of Point Street, but instead to direct the Town Manager and Public Works Department to continue to do routine maintenance on Point Street by Highway staff to enhance public safety and ensure accessibility of the road.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present. The minutes give the mover only as "Leslie Venden". David Abramson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to deny the request by Mark Gallant to pave the remnant portion of Point Street, but instead to direct the Town Manager and Public Works Department to continue to do routine maintenance on Point Street by Highway staff to enhance public safety and ensure accessibility of the road. Motion: Leslie Venden Seconded: Robert Anthony VOTED In favor: 4 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 1.” (second: Anthony)
B. Continued from November 1, 2021 Traffic Hearing - Request by Robert Visconti to remove the public
Deny the request by Robert Visconti to remove a public parking space at 40 Pleasant Street
Move that the Select Board vote to deny the request by Robert Visconti to remove a public parking space at 40 Pleasant Street.
David Abramson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to deny the request by Robert Visconti to remove a public parking space at 40 Pleasant Street. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Seconded: Robert Anthony VOTED In favor: 4 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Anthony)
C. Pole Hearing - Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to
Approve the application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install one (1) anchor off of existing pole 1/26s in accordance with the plan filed herewith...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install one (1) anchor off of existing pole 1/26s in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Plan No. 6794545 dated October 12,2021 - located at 111 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install one (1) anchor off of existing pole 1/26s in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Plan No. 6794545 dated October 12,2021 - located at 111 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA. Motion: John Golden Seconded: VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden)
D. EDP 21-04-Crown Pointe Inn and Spa, 82 Bradford Street, by Boutique Hospitality Inc (owner), to
Approve Economic Development Permit 21-04 by Boutique Hospitality Inc. (owner) dba The Pointe Restaurant based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 21-04 by Boutique Hospitality Inc. (owner) dba The Pointe Restaurant based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 21-04 by Boutique Hospitality Inc. (owner) dba The Pointe Restaurant based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Seconded: John Golden VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
E. EDP 21-06- Hal Winard, 206-208 Commercial Street, by Hal Winard (owner), to increase the assigned
Approve Economic Development Permit 21-06 by Hal Winard (owner) based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019- 09-23, subject to the...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 21-06 by Hal Winard (owner) based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019- 09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 21-06 by Hal Winard (owner) based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019- 09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Robert Anthony VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Anthony)
F. EDP 21-07- Spotless new England Clearing Service, 350 Commercial Street, by Nicholas Dennis
Approve Economic Development Permit 21-07 by Nicholas Dennis (Applicant) dba Spotless New England Cleaners on behalf of Frederick Schulenburg (owner) based on findings that the proposed use is...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 21-07 by Nicholas Dennis (Applicant) dba Spotless New England Cleaners on behalf of Frederick Schulenburg (owner) based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted.
Yes: Anthony, Golden, Sandberg, VendenNo: Abramson
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 21-07 by Nicholas Dennis (Applicant) dba Spotless New England Cleaners on behalf of Frederick Schulenburg (owner) based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: John Golden VOTED In favor: 4 Oppose: 1(da) Abstain:.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
A. Discuss and Approve Visitor Services Board 5 Year Plan - VSB Chair Regina Cassidy and Tourism Director
Approve the Visitor Services Board's recommended Five-Year Financial Plan for Tourism Fund Expenditures for FY2023 - FY2027 as revised with the FY2023 budget $960,000
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Visitor Services Board's recommended Five-Year Financial Plan for Tourism Fund Expenditures for FY2023 - FY2027 as revised with the FY2023 budget $960,000.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Visitor Services Board's recommended Five-Year Financial Plan for Tourism Fund Expenditures for FY2023 - FY2027 as revised with the FY2023 budget $960,000. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
B. Discuss application process for scholarships administered by the Scholarship and Trust Administration
As commissioners of the Francis Scholarship Fund and the Oliver Scholarship Fund direct the Town Manager Alex Morse to work with the Finance Department to distribute scholarships to the two...
Move that the Select Board, as commissioners of the Francis Scholarship Fund and the Oliver Scholarship Fund direct the Town Manager Alex Morse to work with the Finance Department to distribute scholarships to the two students that would have qualified otherwise, which include $15,000 from the Francis fund and $5,000 from the Oliver fund.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board, as commissioners of the Francis Scholarship Fund and the Oliver Scholarship Fund direct the Town Manager Alex Morse to work with the Finance Department to distribute scholarships to the two students that would have qualified otherwise, which include $15,000 from the Francis fund and $5,000 from the Oliver fund. Motion: David Abramson Second: Robert Anthony VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: November 1, 2021 5 pm (Traffic) [ x] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: November 1, 2021 5 pm (Traffic) [ x] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: November 1, 2021 5 pm (Traffic) [ x] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: David Abramson Second: Louise Venden VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
8. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to Adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn Motion: John Golden Seconded: Leslie Sandberg VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
From the Provincetown Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Select Board agendas and minutes archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Paul Benson). John Golden: Provincetown Banner (Wicked Local), photo by Vincent Guadazno, February 2019.
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